Buckshaw & Worden vs Leyland Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Buckshaw & Worden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Leyland Central Lancashire Constabulary

      Buckshaw & Worden vs Leyland Central Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Buckshaw & Worden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      10.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Leyland Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      942 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckshaw & Worden
      B Leyland Central
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      247
      942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      257
      789
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.5%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckshaw & Worden
      B Leyland Central
      Violent Crime
      89 ↑17%
      288 ↑77%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↓8%
      260 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓33%
      38 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓25%
      24 ↑33%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      29 ↑45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓43%
      56 ↑10%
      Drugs
      9 ↑350%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      50 ↑56%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑0%
      142 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckshaw & Worden is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckshaw & Worden safer than Leyland Central?

      Buckshaw & Worden has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Leyland Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 942 crimes. Buckshaw & Worden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckshaw & Worden vs Leyland Central?

      Buckshaw & Worden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leyland Central shows +19.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckshaw & Worden and Leyland Central?

      In Buckshaw & Worden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Leyland Central, it is Violent Crime (288 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckshaw & Worden and Leyland Central?

      Buckshaw & Worden recorded 87 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leyland Central recorded 260. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Buckshaw & Worden vs Leyland Central?

      Violent crime in Buckshaw & Worden totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 288 in Leyland Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckshaw & Worden and Leyland Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckshaw & Worden recorded 257 crimes (now 247, a change of -3.9%). Leyland Central recorded 789 crimes previously (now 942, +19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckshaw & Worden and Leyland Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Buckshaw & Worden has a resolution rate of 10.5% and Leyland Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckshaw & Worden and Leyland Central?

      Buckshaw & Worden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Leyland Central is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Buckshaw & Worden and Leyland Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Buckshaw & Worden or Leyland Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckshaw & Worden and Leyland Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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